What are the main factors that influence a Validation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Validation Engineer's salary?

A Validation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Validation Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,851, a Validation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,429, a Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $121,079, a Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,450,

What are the highest paying states for a Validation Engineer?

Validation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,948, California $88,610, Massachusetts $87,430. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Validation Engineer: $138,500; Validation Engineer IV: $138,450; Senior Validation Engineer: $114,500; Validation Engineer III: $114,465; Silicon Validation Engineer: $97,717.

Validation Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Validation Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Validation Engineer in Rhode Island is $83,871 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Validation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,679
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,903 to $91,622
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,559

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Validation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,622	$7,635	$1,762	$44
Average	$83,871	$6,989	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$76,903	$6,409	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer Salaries

A Validation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Validation Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Validation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,948.
California: $88,610.
Massachusetts: $87,430.

District of Columbia $88,948 California $88,610 Massachusetts $87,430 Washington $87,108 New Jersey $87,076 Alaska $86,964 Connecticut $85,855 New York $85,405

Hawaii $83,967 Rhode Island $83,292 Maryland $82,834 Minnesota $82,208 Colorado $81,967 Illinois $81,886 Oregon $81,581 Delaware $81,356

New Hampshire $81,215 Virginia $80,898 Pennsylvania $79,974 Nevada $79,508 North Dakota $79,356 Michigan $79,115 Wisconsin $79,026 Vermont $78,850

Texas $78,360 Maine $78,327 Arizona $78,279 Ohio $78,223 Georgia $77,484 Indiana $77,114 Wyoming $77,042 Utah $76,930

Iowa $76,881 Kansas $76,496 Louisiana $76,383 North Carolina $76,343 Missouri $76,327 Florida $76,014 Montana $75,845 Nebraska $75,684

Kentucky $75,596 South Carolina $75,275 Tennessee $75,074 Idaho $74,994 New Mexico $74,407 Oklahoma $74,279 Alabama $73,805 South Dakota $73,009

Arkansas $72,575 West Virginia $72,342 Mississippi $71,644

Top Paying Cities for Validation Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $84,658
Albion: $83,252
Ashaway: $84,979

Adamsville, RI $84,658 Albion, RI $83,252 Ashaway, RI $84,979 Barrington, RI $83,252 Block Island, RI $84,537 Bradford, RI $84,923 Bristol, RI $83,172 Carolina, RI $84,232

Charlestown, RI $84,321 Chepachet, RI $83,091 Clayville, RI $83,172 Coventry, RI $83,091 West Greenwich, RI $83,035 East Greenwich, RI $83,148 Exeter, RI $84,923 Fiskeville, RI $83,252

Forestdale, RI $83,172 Foster, RI $83,035 Glendale, RI $83,035 Greene, RI $83,967 Greenville, RI $83,252 Harmony, RI $83,228 Harrisville, RI $83,091 Hope, RI $83,252

Hope Valley, RI $84,979 Hopkinton, RI $85,003 Jamestown, RI $84,152 Kenyon, RI $84,899 Little Compton, RI $84,626 Manville, RI $83,252 Mapleville, RI $83,035 Newport, RI $84,168

Middletown, RI $84,521 North Kingstown, RI $83,011 North Scituate, RI $83,228 Oakland, RI $83,115 Pascoag, RI $83,067 Pawtucket, RI $83,252 Central Falls, RI $83,252 Cumberland, RI $83,252

Lincoln, RI $83,252 Portsmouth, RI $83,830 Prudence Island, RI $83,091 Rockville, RI $85,003 Saunderstown, RI $84,200 Shannock, RI $84,875 Slatersville, RI $83,172 Slocum, RI $84,200

Tiverton, RI $84,682 Wakefield, RI $84,112 Kingston, RI $84,128 Narragansett, RI $84,144 Peace Dale, RI $84,112 Warren, RI $83,228 Warwick, RI $83,252 Westerly, RI $85,027

West Kingston, RI $84,176 West Warwick, RI $83,252 Wood River Junction, RI $84,923 Woonsocket, RI $83,172 North Smithfield, RI $83,228 Wyoming, RI $84,899 Providence, RI $83,252 Cranston, RI $83,252

North Providence, RI $83,252 East Providence, RI $83,252 Riverside, RI $83,252 Rumford, RI $83,252 Smithfield, RI $83,252 Johnston, RI $83,252

Validation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Validation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$76,903

Average $83,871/year

$91,622

$6,409

Average $6,989/month

$7,635

$1,479

Average $1,613/week

$1,762

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,622	$7,635	$1,762	$44
Average	$83,871	$6,989	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$76,903	$6,409	$1,479	$37

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